Mary Lou Moran (nee Andro), 83, of Elmwood Park, formerly a longtime resident of River Forest, died on April 26, 2025. Born ...

Lynn C. Winikates, 83, wife of James Winikates and sister of Sharon Johnston, died on April 23, 2025 of complications from ...

There has been another delay in presenting architectural and financing plans for a new Oak Park police station and village ...

The next major reveal of architects’ plans for a new Oak Park police station and the substantive renovation of village hall was supposed to happen before the April 1 local elections. A village board ...

I was putting finishing touches on a book titled, Unfinished Pentecost, about men and women who studied in Rome in the 1960s during the Second Vatican Council and how it changed their lives. I thought ...

Regarding contention around Oak Park Village Hall and an addendum to comments made by former Village President Anan Abu-Taleb in his March 18 letter to the editor, Anan outlined his dismay at ...

It was encouraging to see that Oak Park is now officially approving native gardens in the parkways in front of residences. An overlooked place ripe for native plantings is the parkway outside both ...

I attended some Celebrating Seniors Week events out of mild curiosity. I left with a full heart and a new “cookie lady” to use for special events. That’s the magic of this weeklong series. Events like ...

Information has been circulating about the gas-powered leaf blower ban for a while now, starting June 1. But, we haven’t heard anything about a buy-back program for those who can’t afford to go out ...

For the second year in a row, tax changes at the state level are overshadowing the River Forest village budget.

Aging is beautifulLet go of dutifulAllow to be seenAll that you’ve beenEtched on your skinLoss, fail and winWith the heart of a childAnd memories wildMidst the chaos of lifeOf change and strifeOne ...

If you’ve been meaning to get more involved in the community but aren’t sure where to start, I’ve got a suggestion: Celebrating Seniors Week, hosted by the Celebrating Seniors Coalition. This is one ...